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Min - City Council - 2007 - 05/22 - Special CalledALLEN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING CANVASS OF THE ELECTION MAY 22, 2007 Present: Stephen Terrell, Mayor (absent) Councilmembers: Susan Bartlemay, Mayor Pro Tem (absent) Debbie Stout Ross Oberrneyer Mark Pacheco (absenq Gary L. Caplinger Jeff McGregor (absent) City Stag: With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Special Called Meeting of the Allen City Council was called to order by Councdmember Stout at 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City Hall, Allen Civic Plaza, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Consider All Matters Incident and Related to the General and Special Election Held on Mav 12, 2007 Canvass of Election Returns. City Secretary Shelley George reviewed for the City Council the election returns for the City Council General Election of Councilmember Place Nos. 4 and 6 and the Special Election for Proposed Amendments to the Home Rule Citv Charter. She distributed and reviewed handout materials including early voting totals, Election Day totals, and the combined Election Day totals. She also reviewed voting statistics including 39,218 registered voters and 2,080 total votes, which indicated a 5.3 % voter turnout. Votes cast by military overseas ballots (FPCA - Federal Post Card Application) and provisional ballots have been verified by the Early Voting Ballot Board and are included in the verified totals. The totals verified the following results, 0 Peter H. Vargas, City Manager Shelley B. George, City Secretary Peter G. Smith, City Attorney (absent) Call to Order and Announce a Ouorum is Present With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Special Called Meeting of the Allen City Council was called to order by Councdmember Stout at 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City Hall, Allen Civic Plaza, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Consider All Matters Incident and Related to the General and Special Election Held on Mav 12, 2007 Canvass of Election Returns. City Secretary Shelley George reviewed for the City Council the election returns for the City Council General Election of Councilmember Place Nos. 4 and 6 and the Special Election for Proposed Amendments to the Home Rule Citv Charter. She distributed and reviewed handout materials including early voting totals, Election Day totals, and the combined Election Day totals. She also reviewed voting statistics including 39,218 registered voters and 2,080 total votes, which indicated a 5.3 % voter turnout. Votes cast by military overseas ballots (FPCA - Federal Post Card Application) and provisional ballots have been verified by the Early Voting Ballot Board and are included in the verified totals. The totals verified the following results, 0 I A I ALLEN CITY COUNCIL CANVASS OF THE ELECTION MAY 22, 2007 EARLY VOTES CAST COUNCILMEMBER. PLACE NO.4 ROBIN L. SEDLACEK 674 PHILLIP JENKINS 266 COUNCH,MEMBERPLACE NO.6NO.6 JEFF MCGREGOR 766 PAGE ELECTION DAY TOTAL VOTES VOTES CAST CAST 540 1,214 187 453 573 1,339 PROPOSITION NO. 1 - Shall Article II, Sections 2.04, 2.05, and Article IX, Section 9.01 of the Allen City Charter be amended to comply with state law regarding an election to fill a vacancy on the City Council? "FOR" 1,008 789 1,797 "AGAINST" 89 60 149 PROPOSITION NO. 2 - Shall Article II, Section 2.06 and Article III, Sections 3.02 and 3.08, of the Allen City Charter be amended to provide for the appointment of the City Secretary by the City Manager subject to confirmation by the City Council? "FOR" 919 739 1,658 "AGAINST" 180 100 280 PROPOSITION NO. 3 - Shall Article III, of the Allen City Charter be amended to add Section 3.09 to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the City Secretary? "FOR" 957 769 1,726 "AGAINST" 131 57 188 PROPOSITION NO. 4 - Shall Article III, Section 3.04 of the Allen City Charter be amended to comply with state law and to be consistent with other provisions of the Charter to change the word "clerk" to "secretary'? "FOR" 982 764 1,746 "AGAINST" 112 76 188 PROPOSITION NO. 5 - Shall Article III, Section 3.05 and Article II, Section 2.06 of the Allen City Charter be amended to transfer the provision in Article III, Section 3.05 regarding the power of the City Council to appoint advisory boards to Article II, Section 2.06 which lists the powers of the City Council? "FOR" 881 693 1,574 "AGAINST" 182 118 300 ALLEN CITY COUNCIL CANVASS OF THE ELECTION MAY 22, 2007 PAGE 3 EARLY VOTES ELECTION DAY TOTAL VOTES CAST VOTES CAST CAST PROPOSITION NO. 6 - Shall Article VII, Section 7.01 of the Allen City Charter be amended to comply with state law regarding the dates for city elections? "FOR" 1,024 792 1,816 "AGAINST" 75 51 126 PROPOSITION NO. 7 - Shall Article VII, Section 7.03 of the Allen City Charter be amended to comply with state law in regard to the filing of an application for a place on the ballot for City Council? "POR" 1,016 784 1,800 "AGAINST" 73 45 118 PROPOSITION NO. 8 - Shall Article VII, Sections 7.04 of the Allen City Charter be amended to comply with state law in regard to the time period for calling a runoff election for City Council? "POR" 1,016 793 1,809 "AGAINST" 69 40 109 PROPOSITION NO.9 - Shall Article IX, Sections 9.02, 9.03 and 9.07 of the Allen City Charter be amended to comply with state law in regard to petitions for recall of a City Councilmember? "POR" 1,006 782 1,788 "AGAINST" 76 46 122 PROPOSITION NO. 10 - Shall Article IX, Section 9.03 of the Allen City Charter be amended to comply with state law in regard to referendum petition? "POR" 985 767 1,752 "AGAINST" 76 49 125 PROPOSITION NO. 11 - Shall Article X, Section 10.05 of the Allen City Charter be amended to be consistent with state law in regard to the sale of City property at a public auction? "POR" 978 757 1,735 "AGAINST" 106 70 176 2. Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the General and Special Election for City Councilmembers and Proposed Amendments to the Home Rule City Charter. RESOLUTION NO. 2622-5-07(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF ALLEN HELD MAY 12, 2007, FOR CITY I I 0 ALLEN CITY COUNCIL CANVASS OF THE ELECTION MAY 22, 2007 PAGE COUNCILMEMBERS AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CITY CHARTER: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOTION: Upon a motion by Councilmember Caplinger and a second by Councdmember Obermeyer, the Council voted three (3) for and none (0) opposed to approve Resolution No. 2622-5- 07(R) as previously captioned The motion carried. Consider All Matters Incident and Related to the Bond Election Held on May 12, 2007 3. Canvass of Election Returns. City Secretary Shelley George reviewed for the City Council the election returns for the City of Allen Bond Election. Votes cast by military overseas ballots (FPCA - Federal Post Card Application) and provisional ballots have been verified by the Early Voting Ballot Board and are included in the verified totals. The totals verified the following results: EARLY VOTES ELECTION DAY TOTAL VOTES CAST VOTES CAST CAST PROPOSITION NO. 1 - THE ISSUANCE OF $14,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS SERVICE CENTER FACILITIES. "FOR" "AGAINST" 785 333 662 1,447 219 552 PROPOSITION NO. 2 - THE ISSUANCE OF $1,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR RENOVATING EXISTING MUNICIPAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS. "FOR" "AGAINST" 768 352 650 1,418 235 587 PROPOSITION NO.3 - THE ISSUANCE OF $27,200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS. "FOR" "AGAINST" 929 202 743 1,672 151 353 PROPOSTION NO. 4 - THE ISSUANCE OF $17,250,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. "FOA" "AGAINST" 755 364 677 1,432 209 573 PROPOSITION NO. 6 - THE ISSUANCE OF $15,855,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES." "FOR" 836 724 1,560 "AGAINST" 282 168 450 4. Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the Bond Election. RESOLUTION NO. 2623-5-07(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE BOND ELECTION HELD MAY 12, 2007 ���!!l111 MOTION: Upon a motion by Councilmember Obetmeyer and a second by Councilmember Caplinger, the Council voted three (3) for and none (0) opposed to approve Resolution No. 2623-5- 07(R) as previously captioned. The motion carried. 5. Items of Interest. Adjourn MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Obermeyer and a second by Councilmember Caplinger, the Council voted three (3) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the Special Called Meeting of the Allen City Council at 6.17 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 The motion carried. These minutes approved on the 12' day of June, 2007 APPROVED: (V &�� Stephed Terrell, MAYOR ATTEST: Shelley B. George, ITY SECRETAR ALLEN CITY COUNCIL CANVASS OF THE ELECTION MAY 22, 2007 PAGE 5 EARLY VOTES ELECTION DAY TOTAL VOTES CAST VOTES CAST CAST PROPOSITION NO. 5 - THE ISSUANCE OF $1,390,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR PUBLIC ART PROJECTS. "FOR" 525 485 L010 "AGAINST" 589 398 987 PROPOSITION NO. 6 - THE ISSUANCE OF $15,855,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES." "FOR" 836 724 1,560 "AGAINST" 282 168 450 4. Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the Bond Election. RESOLUTION NO. 2623-5-07(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE BOND ELECTION HELD MAY 12, 2007 ���!!l111 MOTION: Upon a motion by Councilmember Obetmeyer and a second by Councilmember Caplinger, the Council voted three (3) for and none (0) opposed to approve Resolution No. 2623-5- 07(R) as previously captioned. The motion carried. 5. Items of Interest. Adjourn MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Obermeyer and a second by Councilmember Caplinger, the Council voted three (3) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the Special Called Meeting of the Allen City Council at 6.17 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 The motion carried. These minutes approved on the 12' day of June, 2007 APPROVED: (V &�� Stephed Terrell, MAYOR ATTEST: Shelley B. George, ITY SECRETAR